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Sea surface temperature anomalies, planetary waves, and air-sea feedback in the middle latitudesCurrent analytical models for large-scale air-sea interactions in the middle latitudes are reviewed in terms of known sea-surface temperature (SST) anomalies. The scales and strength of different atmospheric forcing mechanisms are discussed, along with the damping and feedback processes controlling the evolution of the SST. Difficulties with effective SST modeling are described in terms of the techniques and results of case studies, numerical simulations of mixed-layer variability and statistical modeling. The relationship between SST and diabatic heating anomalies is considered and a linear model is developed for the response of the stationary atmosphere to the air-sea feedback. The results obtained with linear wave models are compared with the linear model results. Finally, sample data are presented from experiments with general circulation models into which specific SST anomaly data for the middle latitudes were introduced.
Document ID
19860034311
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Frankignoul, C.
(Paris VI, Universite France)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Reviews of Geophysics
Volume: 23
ISSN: 8755-1209
Subject Category
Oceanography
Accession Number
86A19049
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-137
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-22-009-727
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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